Gharana
Ariyakudi
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InstrumentVocal
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1923–2002)
Sangeetha Kalanidhi
Palghat Kollengode Viswanathan Narayanaswamy
Notable Students
Padma NarayanaswamyK.V.AnanthanHemmige V. SrivatsanShashank Subramanyam(Flute)Padma SandilyanPadmasri VeeraraghavanHemmige S. PrashanthPattabhirama PanditK.V. AnanthanAshwath NarayananHemmige S PrashanthR A RamamaniPattabhiram PanditR K Shriramkumar(Violin, Vocal)
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Biography
Palghat Kollengode Viswanathan Narayanaswamy (1923-2002) was a highly acclaimed Indian Carnatic vocalist of the 20th century. A disciple of the legendary Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, he was known for his strict classicism, adherence to shruti, and emotive renditions. He was awarded the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi by the Madras Music Academy in 1986 and the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1976.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06